Earn your Teaching Certification through BHSU's Master of Science in Secondary Education. Project SECOND is an online secondary teacher certification program unique to BHSU that can be completed in one or two years. This program embraces the philosophy of theory into practice with active learning experiences supported through two practicums and student teaching. Eligible students include those with a baccalaureate degree in a teachable content area with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Upon completing Project SECOND, students will be able to apply for secondary certification in their specific content field(s).
Key benefits of the program:
- Earn a master's degree
- Complete a teaching certification in a one- or two-year time frame
- Programs offered online, placing students near their homes for both practicums and student teaching
- Earn a recommendation to the South Dakota Department of Education for teaching certification in 7-12 content areas
- Receive in-depth guidance and instruction through small online class sizes
Project SECOND Coursework
ED 622 Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (3 credits)
EDFN 575 Human Relations (3 credits)
SEED 550 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits)
SPED 535 Characteristics and Exceptionalities of Adolescents (3 credits)
ED 728 New and Emerging Technologies for Schools (3 credits)
SEED 508 Plan, Manage and Assess the Diverse 7-12 Classroom (3 credits)
EDFN 595 Pre-Admission Practicum (1 credit)
ED 695 Pre-Student Teaching Practicum (1 credit)
MLED 580 Middle Level Methods of Teaching (2 credits)
INED 511 South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
SEED 688 - 7-12 Student Teaching (6 credits)
SEED 741 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction: Special Content Methods (3 credits)
EDFN 790 Seminar (1 credit)
